LAKE HENSHAW

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lake Henshaw


April 27, 2024

Lake Henshaw is a popular fishing spot located in San Diego County, California. The lake is known for its large variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and boating. For fishing tips, it is recommended to use live bait or lures that mimic the lake's natural forage. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall months when the weather is cooler and the fish are most active. Average temperatures during these times range from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Perris Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Fulmor

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Fuller Mill Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Lake Hemet

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Yucaipa Park Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout

Foster Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Santa Ana River - South Fork

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Brook Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Santa Ana River

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Mill Creek

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Fulmor Day Use Area

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LAKE MIRAMAR
San Diego Watershed, California
LAKE HODGES BOAT LAUNCHING AREA
San Diego Watershed, California
MISSION BAY DRIVE SAN DIEGO
San Diego Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 76 26439, SANTA YSABEL
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
ANGLERS LANDING, MOUNTAIN CENTER
San Jacinto Watershed, California
GOETZ ROAD RIVERSIDE COUNTY
San Jacinto Watershed, California
SUTHERLAND DAM ROAD 21568-21722, RAMONA
San Diego Watershed, California
WARREN ROAD 37701, TEMECULA
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
VACATION DRIVE 28736, CANYON LAKE
San Jacinto Watershed, California
VAIL LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Margarita Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
SAN MATEO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY WITH CAMP PENDLETON
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
PALM CANYON
Salton Sea Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
FOREST BOUNDARY, ABOVE ZOO CREEK BELOW SPILLWAY (S1/2, SEC 3, T11S, R2E) TO LA JOLLA INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY (N1/2, SEC 31, T10S, R2E)
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF FRY AND IRON SPRING CREEKS (E1/2, SEC 3, T10S,R1E TO SE1/4 SEC 16, T10S, R2E
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
DEVIL CANYON TRIBUTARY TO SAN MATEO CREEK
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Meadows Edge Park

Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Crest Park

Switzer Park Picnic Ground

Grout Bay Park

Lake Gregory Regional Park

Mojave River Forks Regional Park

Big Bear City Park

Dana Point Park

Sugarloaf Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
INDIAN CANYONS
The Indian Canyons, located in the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation near Palm Springs, California, offer visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural and natural history of the ...
SAN JACINTO RIVER NORTH FORK - WILD & SCENIC RIVER
CAHUILLA TEWANET SCENIC OVERLOOK
HENSHAW SCENIC VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
COACHELLA VALLEY VISTA POINT
The Coachella Valley Vista Point is a scenic overlook located in the Salton Sea watershed in Southern California. This viewpoint offers visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of the Coachella Valley, ...
INDIAN VISTA SCENIC OVERLOOK
TAHQUITZ CANYON VISITOR CENTER
The Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center is located in Palm Springs, California and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Salton Sea watershed. This center serves as a ...
BAUTISTA CREEK - NATIONAL WILD & SCENIC RIVER
CAHUILLA TEWANET VISTA POINT
The Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point is located in the Coachella Valley of California and offers stunning views of the Salton Sea. This vista point is a popular destination for tourists ...
FULLER MILL CREEK - NATIONAL WILD & SCENIC RIVER

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